Minister Nigel Feetham was recently in the UK for a series of meetings and events focused on strengthening Gibraltar’s relationships in the financial, gaming and diplomatic sectors. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

This week, Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham KC MP, visited the United Kingdom, where he engaged in a series of meetings and events focused on strengthening Gibraltar’s relationships in the financial, gaming and diplomatic sectors. 

As part of his visit, Minister Feetham met with HM Treasury to discuss matters relevant to his ministerial portfolios. 

The Minister also held a meeting with the Betting and Gaming Council to discuss Gibraltar’s gaming sector and its regulatory framework, which remains a benchmark for best practices internationally. 

One of the highlights of the visit was Minister Feetham’s attendance at the High Commissioners’ Banquet held at Mansion House. The dinner, hosted by the City of London Corporation and the Royal Commonwealth Society, in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, brought together the Commonwealth diplomatic community in London and senior international business figures, including leaders in the financial and professional services sector. 

During the event, Minister Feetham had the opportunity to speak with Lord Collins of Highbury, the keynote speaker at the event, who is the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Africa). 

Despite a packed schedule, Minister Feetham made time to visit Calpe House, where he met and spoke with Gibraltar residents staying there. The Minister emphasised the importance of supporting Gibraltarians receiving care in the UK and highlighted the vital role Calpe House plays in providing a home-away-from-home for the community.